About This Event
Try a special exercise group with physical therapist and movement specialist Tom Atwood, owner of Better Balance Physical Therapy.
When: Tuesday's at 2:00pm ET (except for Holidays)
Equipment: chair
Average Class Time: 30-45 min
This program is brought to you by APDA Connecticut's Community Grant Program. As you register, please consider donating to APDA Connecticut so we can continue to provide these types of programs and fund research.
Learn how 20 years of experience in fall prevention relates to those with Parkinson’s Disease. Focus on the size of the movement, the accuracy of movement, how to conquer daily tasks, and how to keep independent.
Thomas R Atwood PT, CDP,LSVT BIG® and Titlist® Performance Institute Certified; Ageless Grace and Tai Ji Quan Movement for Better Balance (TJQMBB) certified instructor.
Tom has practiced in orthopedic and neurological settings but has always been passionate about combatting the negative results and life changes that falls incur. He created BIG TIME™ to help clients after they completed PD therapy. His mother lived with Parkinson’s, and he was able to help her function and live well as her son, her therapist, and as her instructor during his BIG TIME™ class. Tom formed Better Balance Physical Therapy LLC in 2017 to provide the treatment and care, he knows is right. He has achieved many specializations and credentials to provide individualized and personalized therapy and wellness, consultations as well as a group exercise. He co-authored Total Engagement: Activities for Growth and Expression in Older Adults with his wife Pamela.
About This Event
Try a special exercise group with physical therapist and movement specialist Tom Atwood, owner of Better Balance Physical Therapy.
When: Tuesday's at 2:00pm ET (except for Holidays)
Equipment: chair
Average Class Time: 30-45 min
This program is brought to you by APDA Connecticut's Community Grant Program. As you register, please consider donating to APDA Connecticut so we can continue to provide these types of programs and fund research.
Learn how 20 years of experience in fall prevention relates to those with Parkinson’s Disease. Focus on the size of the movement, the accuracy of movement, how to conquer daily tasks, and how to keep independent.
Thomas R Atwood PT, CDP,LSVT BIG® and Titlist® Performance Institute Certified; Ageless Grace and Tai Ji Quan Movement for Better Balance (TJQMBB) certified instructor.
Tom has practiced in orthopedic and neurological settings but has always been passionate about combatting the negative results and life changes that falls incur. He created BIG TIME™ to help clients after they completed PD therapy. His mother lived with Parkinson’s, and he was able to help her function and live well as her son, her therapist, and as her instructor during his BIG TIME™ class. Tom formed Better Balance Physical Therapy LLC in 2017 to provide the treatment and care, he knows is right. He has achieved many specializations and credentials to provide individualized and personalized therapy and wellness, consultations as well as a group exercise. He co-authored Total Engagement: Activities for Growth and Expression in Older Adults with his wife Pamela.